Recombinant Human SOD1 (N-6His)

Product Specifications

Background

Superoxide Dismutase [Cu-Zn] (SOD1) is a soluble cytoplasmic and mitochondrial intermembrane space protein that belongs to the Cu-Zn superoxide dismutase family. SOD1 binds copper and zinc ions and is one of three isozymes responsible for destroying free superoxide radicals in the body. SOD1 neutralizes supercharged oxygen molecules, which can damage cells if their levels are not controlled. The enzyme protects the cell against dangerous levels of superoxide. Zinc binding promotes dimerization and stabilizes the native form. Mutations in SOD1 cause a form of familial amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Defects in SOD1 are the cause of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis type 1 (ALS1) which is a familial form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a neurodegenerative disorder affecting upper and lower motor neurons and resulting in fatal paralysis.

Product Name Alternative

Superoxide Dismutase [Cu-Zn]; Superoxide Dismutase 1; hSod1; SOD1

Accession Number

P00441

Host

E.coli

Endotoxin

<1 EU/µg as determined by LAL test.

Purity

Greater than 95% as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE

Form

Liquid

Molecular Weight

18.1 KDa

Shipping Conditions

The product is shipped on dry ice/polar packs. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature listed below.

Storage Conditions

Store at -70°C/-20°C, stable for 6 months after receipt.Store at ≤-70°C, stable for 3 months under sterile conditions after opening. Please minimize freeze-thaw cycles.

Formulation

Supplied as a 0.2 μm filtered solution of 20mM PB, 150mM NaCl, pH 7.2.

Construct

Recombinant Human Superoxide Dismutase [Cu-Zn] is produced by our E.coli expression system and the target gene encoding Met1-Gln154 is expressed with a 6His tag at the N-terminus.